La Jaula de la Melancolía
Identidad y Metamorfósis del Mexicano
Roger Bartra Libros
Roger Bartra es un distinguido investigador cuya obra profundiza en la compleja interacción entre la mitología, la identidad nacional y la mente humana. Su erudición explora la presencia persistente del arquetipo del 'salvaje' en la sociedad moderna y las intrincadas formas en que el poder político construye redes imaginarias. Bartra examina críticamente el mito occidental de la melancolía y sus manifestaciones culturales, ofreciendo profundas ideas sobre cómo se cruzan el patrimonio y la cognición.
Territorios del terror y la otredad
- 180 páginas
- 7 horas de lectura
Blood, Ink, and Culture: Miseries and Splendors of the Post-Mexican Condition
- 264 páginas
- 10 horas de lectura
Exploring the interplay between popular culture and political dynamics, this collection of essays delves into the contrasting influences of ink and blood in shaping contemporary Mexican society. Roger Bartra examines how nationalist ideology and civil society interact with state power, offering insights into the ongoing political transformations. Through his analysis, he provides a nuanced understanding of the cultural forces at work in Mexico today.
Anthropology of the Brain
- 212 páginas
- 8 horas de lectura
Exploring the intricate relationship between consciousness and the brain, this novel emphasizes the pivotal role of culture in shaping our understanding of mental processes. It delves into how cultural influences impact perceptions of consciousness, offering a unique perspective that intertwines neuroscience with social and cultural contexts.
In this surprising and insightful study, Roger Bartra explores how three lucid European thinkers - Immanuel Kant, Max Weber and Walter Benjamin - addressed melancholy, a condition of imbalance, chaotic and desolate, and a keystone of modern Western thought.